Veterans Services

Many veterans of the Armed Services are eligible to receive financial assistance through the Montgomery GI Bill® or the Post 9/11 GI Bill®. These educational benefits are administered by the Veterans Administration.

In order to determine funding eligibility, student veterans must complete an application for benefits. In addition, student veterans must activate educational benefits by contacting Gail Gray, veteran certifying official at Penn State Beaver, 724-773-3803.

Types of educational benefits:

Chapter 33 - Post-9/11 GI Bill®
This program is for veterans who served on active duty after September 11, 2001, and who have served an aggregate period of at least 90 days.

Chapter 1606 - The Montgomery GI Bill®, Selected Reserve
This program is for members of the Selected Reserve which includes the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard Reserves, the Army National Guard, and the Air Guard. The reserve components decide who is eligible for the program.

GI Bill®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

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